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Washing Machine / User‘s Manual
Preparation
4.7 Using detergent and softener
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When using detergent, softener, starch,
fabric dye, bleach or limescale remover
read the manufacturer's instructions on the
package carefully and follow the suggested
dosage values. Use measuring cup if
available.
Detergent Drawer
The detergent drawer is composed of three
compartments:
– (1) for prewash
– (2) for main wash
– (3) for softener
– (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in the
softener compartment.
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Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
•Adddetergentandsoftenerbeforestartingthe
washing programme.
•Neverleavethedetergentdraweropenwhilethe
washing programme is running!
•Whenusingaprogrammewithoutprewash,
do not put any detergent into the prewash
compartment (compartment nr. "1").
•Inaprogrammewithprewash,donotput
liquid detergent into the prewash compartment
(compartment nr. "1").
•Donotselectaprogrammewithprewashifyou
are using a detergent bag or dispensing ball.
Place the detergent bag or the dispensing ball
directly among the laundry in the machine.
•Ifyouareusingliquiddetergent,donotforget
to place the liquid detergent cup into the main
wash compartment (compartment nr. "2").
Choosing the detergent type
The type of detergent to be used depends on the
type and colour of the fabric.
•Usedifferentdetergentsforcolouredandwhite
laundry.
•Washyourdelicateclothesonlywithspecial
detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo,
etc.) used solely for delicate clothes.
•Whenwashingdarkcolouredclothesandquilts,
it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
•Washwoolenswithspecialdetergentmade
specifically for woolens.
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WARNING: Use only detergents
manufactured specifically for washing
machines.
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WARNING: Do not use soap powder.
Adjusting detergent amount
The amount of washing detergent to be used
depends on the amount of laundry, the degree of
soiling and water hardness.
•Donotuseamountsexceedingthedosage
quantities recommended on the detergent
package to avoid problems of excessive foam,
poor rinsing, financial savings and finally,
environmental protection.
•Uselesserdetergentforsmallamountsorlightly
soiled clothes.
Using softeners
Pour the softener into the softener compartment of
the detergent drawer.
•Donotexceedthe(>max<)levelmarkinginthe
softener compartment.
•Ifthesoftenerhaslostitsfluidity,diluteitwith
water before putting it in the detergent drawer.